Software Quality Engineer III - Web Automation (Java, Playwright)

Candescent; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent is seeking a talented Quality Engineer passionate about delivering high-quality software and improving product quality across all stages. With over 6 years of experience required, the ideal candidate will work collaboratively with engineers and product managers to develop effective testing strategies and ensure user-centric solutions.

The role entails developing testing plans, conducting various tests, and actively participating in agile planning. Candidates should possess strong experience in both manual and automated testing, along with familiarity with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA using manual and automated testing for APIs and systems.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Expertise in smoke, integration, regression, and UAT testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing plans, frameworks, and test cases.
• Execute unit and automated tests.
• Document and track defects with reporting.

Skills

QA methodologies

API testing

Playwright

Java

JavaScript

Postman

Selenium

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

SQL databases

Analytical skills

Tools

Playwright

Postman

Selenium

JMeter

Git

Job description

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels. Our Experience‑Led, Intelligence‑Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud‑based innovation. Built on an API‑first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Position Summary

We are seeking talented Quality Engineers who are passionate about delivering high‑quality software and championing a culture of quality throughout the product development lifecycle. These individuals work closely with Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to plan, build, and execute testing strategies that ensure technical solutions are effective, user‑centric, and aligned with business goals. From large‑scale features to the smallest details, Quality Engineers play a vital role in validating functionality and driving continuous improvement across teams.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast‑paced, collaborative environments and bring a balanced mindset of precision and progress. They take ownership of the entire product experience—from concept to operation—by simplifying complexity, upholding engineering excellence, and shipping meaningful improvements frequently. With a commitment to mentorship, peer collaboration, and process refinement, they continuously seek out new ideas and opportunities to raise the bar for quality and innovation.

Product Mission

Our mission is to deliver a leading, end‑to‑end consumer banking experience through a mobile‑first, intuitive, and secure digital platform that enables financial institutions to personalize and scale services to meet their customers' evolving needs.

Product Vision

Our vision is to design and evolve a leading digital banking experience that simplifies financial tasks, empowers users with insights and control, and gives financial institutions the flexibility to launch, manage, and grow. With personalized experiences, a best‑in‑class feature set, and continuous innovation, we future‑proof users through emerging technologies and ecosystem advancements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop testing plans, frameworks, test cases, and test scripts
• Execute unit, automated, and manual tests and code reviews
• Document and track defects with clear reporting on severity and resolution status

Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning

• Participate in agile planning events by offering quality‑focused insights during PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Work with Product Owners, Engineers, and Designers to define quality objectives, identify risks, and promote early testing practices
• Help define acceptance criteria and develop comprehensive test strategies including scope, environments, metrics, and reporting

Product Design and Development

• Collaborate with Engineers to ensure applications are testable and include effective logging, monitoring, and observability
• Create and execute test cases for smoke, integration, regression, and UAT testing
• Conduct manual and automated tests to validate functionality and identify edge cases and error handling issues
• Log, prioritize, and track bugs while working with Engineers on debugging and resolution
• Develop and maintain automated tests as part of CI/CD pipelines with DevOps support
• Apply best practices, engineering tools, and emerging technologies to enhance quality and delivery
• Contribute to process improvement and team testing workflows

Performance Measurement and Optimization

• Monitor quality metrics such as defect and change failure rates to identify improvement opportunities in testing and delivery processes

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA using manual and automated testing for APIs and systems
• Hands on experience on Playwright
• Expertise in smoke, integration, regression, and UAT testing, and test automation tools such as Java, JavaScript, Postman, Newman, Cucumber, JMeter, Selenium
• Skilled in building test strategies for UI, APIs, and service layers in highly transactional systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies and troubleshooting complex issues quickly and effectively
• Proficiency in BDD, ATDD, TDD, and related practices
• Strong understanding of test frameworks, test planning, and execution for both manual and automated testing
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing technical specs, log files, and identifying high‑risk areas
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MS SQL Server and Oracle
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, and AWS
• Experience using SCM tools like Git and SVN
• Demonstrated leadership, high standards, and a results‑driven mindset with a passion for innovation